PlainZIP

Roanoke, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61561

Woodford County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,788
20/sq mi
$86,071
Median income
$150,800
Median home value
24.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Roanoke pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 31%
household income, US ZIPs
26th pct
home value, US ZIPs
20
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61561 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61561 covers 143.0 square miles in Roanoke, Woodford County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,788 residents on file, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 61561 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,071 (7% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $39,820. Poverty here runs at 4.5%, with unemployment measured at 2.8%. Median home value sits at $150,800 (21% below the state average), median rent at $1,162 a month, and owner-occupancy at 83.6%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.1, and the average commute is -. To put 61561 in local context, 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Woodford County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 61561

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Roanoke, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61561.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 61561, Roanoke, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,788

Population

143.0

Area (sq mi)

20

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 61561?

40.1

Median Age

52.3%

Male

47.7%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 94.4%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$86,071

Median Household Income

+7% vs state

$39,820

Per Capita Income

4.5%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 61561 ranks nationally

Roanoke, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$86,071 Top 31% higher than 69% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

941

Total Housing Units

890

Occupied Units

51

Vacant Units

2.63

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.6%
Renter 16.4%

$150,800

Median Home Value

-21% vs state

$1,162

Median Rent

1958

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+12.4%

YoY Change (2024)

164

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+64%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 61561 have increased 12.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +64% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +2.2% 123
2020 +3.6% 127
2021 +5.8% 135
2022 +12.4% 152
2024 – 164

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 67 business establishments in ZIP 61561, employing approximately 871 people with a combined annual payroll of $65,013,000.

67

Businesses

871

Employees

$65.0M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 11 16.4%
Construction 10 14.9%
Other services (except public administration) 10 14.9%
Wholesale trade 7 10.4%
Transportation and warehousing 6 9.0%
Finance and insurance 5 7.5%
Manufacturing 4 6.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 6.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 4.5%
Accommodation and food services 3 4.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 61561 vs 61516 →

ZIP 61561 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61561 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 61561 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 61561 ranks #2 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
61516 Benson, IL 720 5.1 mi
61530 Eureka, IL 6,713 6.9 mi
61771 Secor, IL 860 7.2 mi
61570 Washburn, IL 1,879 9.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Woodford County

61548 standard
Metamora, IL
Pop: 12,085
61530 standard
Eureka, IL
Pop: 6,713
61738 standard
El Paso, IL
Pop: 4,212
61760 standard
Minonk, IL
Pop: 2,544
61570 standard
Washburn, IL
Pop: 1,879
61742 standard
Goodfield, IL
Pop: 1,144

Related Areas

Woodford County Roanoke, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61561 in? ▼
ZIP code 61561 (Roanoke) is located in Woodford County, Illinois. Woodford County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/woodford-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 61561? ▼
ZIP code 61561 in Roanoke, IL has a population of 2,788 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61561? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 61561 is $86,071, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61561? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 61561 is $150,800, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61561? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 61561 is White at 94.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61561? ▼
ZIP code 61561 has 67 business establishments employing approximately 871 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61561? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61561 are: Retail trade (11), Construction (10), Other services (except public administration) (10). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61561? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61561 increased by 12.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 64%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 61561? ▼
In ZIP code 61561, 63.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 61561? ▼
In ZIP code 61561, approximately 83.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61561? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61561 is 4.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.